My Small Wonders #308

Medium-high risk A director must be formally designated.

State rule 746.201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Designating Director"

Inspector's note: At the time of the assessment the operation has not had a designated director for more than 2 months.

Corrected Sep 15, 2026, verified by the state Sep 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information obtained in the investigation it was found that as a class transitioned inside from the playground the children were not accounted for and operation procedures were not followed for an administrator to conduct a check to account for all children.

Corrected Sep 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided it was found a child was left outside on the playground for 45 minutes after caregivers failed to account for all children when they entered the building.

Corrected Sep 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk When the director is away, the caregiver in charge must have access to all records.

State rule 746.1013(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records"

Inspector's note: This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided it was found that the person in charge during the investigation did not have access to records requested by the investigator and could not produce them as requested.

Corrected Sep 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection 2 children under 18 months of age were mixed with a group 2 and 3 year old children.

Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified by the state Sep 22, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection 2 of the 10 children's records did not have the required immunizations on file.

Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state May 1, 2026.

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation has not completed the annual fire inspection.

Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified by the state Jan 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation does not have a completed annual fire inspection.

Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified by the state Dec 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

State rule 746.4913 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials"

Inspector's note: The operation does not have the required unitary surfacing material manufacturing documentation for playgrounds.

Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified by the state Jan 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).